SENCO
Copthall School
Barnet
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR &TLR2B and SEN Allowance
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
SENCO
MPR/UPR & TLR2B and SEN Allowance
(Hours to be negotiated)
Do you want to make an impact in a school that is moving forward with exciting times ahead?
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a SENCO to join our school and make a huge contribution to transforming the learning and lives of our students. This pivotal role will include leading, developing and supporting effective practice for students with SEND. The SENCO will lead a team of dedicated staff in establishing and implementing a range of support and interventions for our SEND students across the school to ensure each learner achieves her full potential.
To be successful you need to be a qualified teacher with experience of SEN related responsibilities, policy and practice. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion, a champion for all students with SEND and an advocate for some of our most vulnerable students. You should be confident with using data to evaluate the impact of support and interventions. The ability to teach literacy or numeracy is desirable but not essential. We would welcome applications from either the secondary or primary sector. Whether you are at the start of your SENCO career or have a wealth of experience, we are interested in talking with you about how you will help us to create outstanding inclusive provision and life-changing opportunities and outcomes for our students.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange this.
Successfully shortlisted candidates, as part of the selection process, will be required to teach a small group of students for either a literacy or numeracy lesson of 20 minutes and prepare a brief presentation on an area of Special Educational Needs.
Copthall School is a culturally diverse and inclusive all girls Secondary School based in Mill Hill, Barnet. Our students’ enjoy a varied curriculum which embraces and supports different learning styles, abilities and talents. Our thriving sixth form offers both A Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications. Following the appointment of a new Headteacher in September 2016, Copthall is on a journey to renewed success with a clear vision for achieving and maintaining high standards
Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level.
Application forms are available from the School website: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.
Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 16th October 2017 (9.00am)
Attached documents
About Copthall School
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. We have approximately 1000 students on role, 120 of which are enrolled in our thriving Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results. We offer both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.
Situated in Mill Hill, Barnet we have fantastic outdoor space as well as access to sporting facilities at Stone X Stadium and Copthall Leisure Centre. Our indoor facilities are equally impressive with a specialist dance studio with sprung flooring, a Music technology suite and of course, well-equipped and spacious classrooms.
Headteacher
Maria Winters
Values and vision
Copthall prides itself on their Values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility which have underpinned our rapidly improving school. Our Teaching and Learning vision has been instrumental in ensuring that all our students receive an excellent education which is enhanced by the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities available.
We have a unique partnership with Mill Hill Independent School which benefits staff and students at both schools through a range of CPD opportunities, sporting activities and occasions for a shared curricular.
Copthall retained its ‘Good’ judgement from Ofsted in November 2023. Inspectors key findings were:
- Pupils are safe and well cared for
- The school community is harmonious, reflecting the learning experienced by all about equality and diversity
- The school has high expectations for pupils to achieve well
- The curriculum, including in the sixth form, is well planned and sequenced around important subject knowledge
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